Easton Village homeowners are very fortunate to have a first-class photographer in our community. Lynda Burris, the FIRST homeowner to move into Easton Village, (along with hubby, Bill!) has been documenting our community’s construction progress, major events, celebrations and day-to-day activities from our very beginning!
Her photos capture the Easton Village “spirit” as well as the beauty and benefits of living in this unique waterfront community. From community concerts to our Halloween Parade, Christmas caroling, and other fun events to absolutely beautiful landscape and nature scenes, Lynda has carefully documented Easton Village’s progress from its first shovel of dirt to the beautiful neighborhood we have today.
Once our Clubhouse is complete, we will have a large monitor in the reception area with a revolving collection of Lynda’s Easton Village photographs. Not only will they be enjoyed by our homeowners, but the continually updated photo display will provide an exceptional incentive for potential home buyers.
Winter is upon us again and like the other seasons, it has its unique charms. One of these is the Robert Morris Inn on The Strand in Oxford. Easton Village Welcome Center Representative Marcia Burgoon, and her husband, Rick, recently visited the popular restaurant on a chilly winter evening.
They learned that the Inn is steeped in history. Once the home of Robert Morris who gained fame as the “Financier of the Revolution,” General and later President George Washington was a close friend and visited Robert Morris often. In more recent times, author James Michener outlined his famous novel, “Chesapeake,” at the Inn.
Marcia commented, “This was our first visit to the famous landmark — and what a delightful evening! I have always been a history buff, so I was somewhat awed by the age and appearance of the building itself. As we entered the Inn and were seated in historic Salter’s Tavern, it seemed as if we were stepping back 300 years into a warm, welcoming, and historic place. I was imagining who else may once have sat in my very spot in front of the warm, glowing fireplace. Maybe President Washington, himself? This truly is an historic treasure with its old red brick walls, timber beams, and slate floors.
Open all year, the popular gathering place offers a “Tavern Winter Comfort Menu” to tempt you out of hibernation. The challenge is making selections from Chef Mark Salter’s menu that rotates every three weeks. His “Winter Comfort” Menu includes any two courses for just $19 and $25 for three.
The Burgoons gave rave reviews for the Cream of Crab Soup with Chives and the Award-Winning Crab Cake. Marcia’s husband thoroughly enjoyed Chesapeake Oysters Rockefeller for an appetizer, followed by Marinated Black Pepper Grilled Bistro Tender Beef. Other tempting entrees include a Seafood Platter, Fish n’Chips, Chesapeake Oyster Pot Pie, and Braised Beef Brisket.
For dessert, they sampled Pear and Ginger Crème Brule with Shortbread and Apple and Blackberry Crumble with Chantilly Cream. For Martini lovers, choices include Chocolate, Espresso and Caramel Apple.
In addition to the warm, inviting atmosphere, fascinating history, and delicious food, the Burgoons were delighted with their server, Cara Murphy. Not only was she very knowledgeable about the menu items, but very welcoming, professional and courteous. It was a perfect evening. Delicious cuisine, inviting fire, and friendly professional service soften the bitter edge of these bleaker months.
